{"id":13833,"date":"2023-10-27T12:54:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T12:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13833"},"modified":"2023-10-27T12:54:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T12:54:31","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 27th October 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-geography-optional-integrated-course-test-series-2024-august-batch-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-1170x369.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d60b9ca8442\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#The_parliamentary_committee_reviewing_the_Bhartiya_Nyaya_Sanhita_BNS_2023_Bill_has_made_several_noteworthy_recommendations\" title=\"The parliamentary committee reviewing the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill has made several noteworthy recommendations:&nbsp;\">The parliamentary committee reviewing the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill has made several noteworthy recommendations:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Arguments_in_Favor_of_legalizing_and_criminalizing_adultery_can_be_summarized_as_follows\" title=\"Arguments in Favor of legalizing and criminalizing adultery can be summarized as follows:&nbsp;\">Arguments in Favor of legalizing and criminalizing adultery can be summarized as follows:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Legalizing_Adultery\" title=\"Legalizing Adultery:\u00a0\">Legalizing Adultery:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Criminalizing_Adultery\" title=\"Criminalizing Adultery:\u00a0\">Criminalizing Adultery:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#The_Path_Ahead\" title=\"The Path Ahead\u00a0\">The Path Ahead\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Questioning_in_Parliament\" title=\"Questioning in Parliament&nbsp;\">Questioning in Parliament&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Procedure_for_Raising_and_Admitting_Questions_in_Lok_Sabha\" title=\"Procedure for Raising and Admitting Questions in Lok Sabha:&nbsp;\">Procedure for Raising and Admitting Questions in Lok Sabha:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Conditions_for_Question_Admissibility\" title=\"Conditions for Question Admissibility:&nbsp;\">Conditions for Question Admissibility:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Types_of_Questions_in_Parliament\" title=\"Types of Questions in Parliament:&nbsp;\">Types of Questions in Parliament:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#The_Importance_of_Raising_Questions\" title=\"The Importance of Raising Questions:&nbsp;\">The Importance of Raising Questions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Way_Ahead\" title=\"Way Ahead&nbsp;\">Way Ahead&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#SIM_Cards\" title=\"SIM Cards&nbsp;\">SIM Cards&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About_a_SIM_card\" title=\"About a SIM card&nbsp;\">About a SIM card&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Working_of_SIM_cards\" title=\"Working of SIM cards&nbsp;\">Working of SIM cards&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Evolution_of_SIM_cards_over_time\" title=\"Evolution of SIM cards over time&nbsp;\">Evolution of SIM cards over time&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Marine_Cloud_Brightening\" title=\"Marine Cloud Brightening&nbsp;\">Marine Cloud Brightening&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Marine_Cloud_Brightening_What_and_How\" title=\"Marine Cloud Brightening What and How?\u00a0\">Marine Cloud Brightening What and How?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Marine_Cloud_Brightening\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Marine Cloud Brightening:&nbsp;\">Pros and Cons of Marine Cloud Brightening:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#QR_code_in_Food_labelling\" title=\"QR code in Food labelling&nbsp;\">QR code in Food labelling&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#The_Food_Safety_and_Standards_Labelling_and_Display_Regulations_2020\" title=\"The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020&nbsp;\">The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Need_for_QR_codes\" title=\"Need for QR codes&nbsp;\">Need for QR codes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\" title=\"National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)&nbsp;\">National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About_National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\" title=\"About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)\u00a0\">About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Utility_of_National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\" title=\"Utility of National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)&nbsp;\">Utility of National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Nano_Di-Ammonia_Phosphate_DAP_liquid\" title=\"Nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) liquid&nbsp;\">Nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) liquid&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-7\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About_DAP_and_its_potential_benefits\" title=\"About DAP and its potential benefits&nbsp;\">About DAP and its potential benefits&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Benin\" title=\"Benin&nbsp;\">Benin&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-8\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About\" title=\"About\u00a0\">About\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Unlawful_Activities_Prevention_Tribunal\" title=\"Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal&nbsp;\">Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-9\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About_UAPA_and_its_major_provisions\" title=\"About UAPA and it\u2019s major provisions&nbsp;\">About UAPA and it\u2019s major provisions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#What_is_UAPA_Tribunal\" title=\"What is UAPA Tribunal?&nbsp;\">What is UAPA Tribunal?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Exercise_Harimau_Shakti-2023\" title=\"Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023&nbsp;\">Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_News-10\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#About_Exercise_Harimau_Shakti_2023\" title=\"About Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023\u00a0\">About Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are daily current affairs?\">Q: What are daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?\">Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\" title=\"Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?\">Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\" title=\"Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?\">Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?\">Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-october-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bhartiya_Nyaya_Sanhita_2023\"><\/span><strong>The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-2 Polity, Government Policies &amp; Interventions\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A parliamentary committee has recently examined the <strong>Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill<\/strong>, which includes significant changes to <strong>India&#8217;s Criminal Justice System<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_parliamentary_committee_reviewing_the_Bhartiya_Nyaya_Sanhita_BNS_2023_Bill_has_made_several_noteworthy_recommendations\"><\/span><strong>The parliamentary committee reviewing the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill has made several noteworthy recommendations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The committee suggests including a <strong>gender-neutral provision to criminalize adultery<\/strong>, aiming to protect the institution of marriage without gender bias.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are considering <strong>criminalizing non-consensual sex<\/strong> and acts of bestiality, addressing a range of sexual offenses.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The committee proposes <strong>improved definitions for terms like &#8220;community service&#8221; and &#8220;life imprisonment&#8221;<\/strong> within the bill.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The new draft code removes Section 124A (Sedition) and provides provisions for prosecuting offenses committed in foreign countries, reflecting significant improvements in the criminal justice system.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arguments_in_Favor_of_legalizing_and_criminalizing_adultery_can_be_summarized_as_follows\"><\/span><strong>Arguments in Favor of legalizing and criminalizing adultery can be summarized as follows:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalizing_Adultery\"><\/span><strong>Legalizing Adultery:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court&#8217;s 2018 judgment <strong>in Joseph Shine vs. The Union of India<\/strong> highlighted the importance of individual autonomy and the right to privacy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Legalizing adultery acknowledges adults&#8217; right to make personal relationship decisions, while the <strong>158-year-old Section 497 of the IPC<\/strong> was deemed unconstitutional as it violated <strong>Article 21 and Article 14 of the Indian Constitution<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Section 497 was rooted in the Doctrine of Coverture, which is incompatible with the Constitution and denies women their fundamental rights.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Supreme Court emphasized that <strong>marriage does not mean surrendering one&#8217;s autonomy.<\/strong> Allowing individuals to make sexual choices is a crucial aspect of human liberty.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criminalizing_Adultery\"><\/span><strong>Criminalizing Adultery:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Criminalizing adultery is seen as a means to <strong>protect the institution of marriage<\/strong>, preventing its <strong>harm, broken families<\/strong>, and emotional trauma.\u00a0<\/li><li>Some argue that <strong>criminalizing adultery protects women<\/strong> from unfaithful spouses who might otherwise abandon them, leaving them economically vulnerable.\u00a0<\/li><li>The adultery law is viewed as upholding <strong>traditional moral and societal values <\/strong>important to many in Indian society.\u00a0<\/li><li>Criminalizing adultery is seen as a way <strong>to preserve the family structure<\/strong>, a fundamental building block of society.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Path_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>The Path Ahead<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encouraging awareness about <strong>adultery&#8217;s impact on families and relationships<\/strong> can empower individuals to make informed choices in their personal lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Promoting marriage <strong>counselling and mediation as proactive solutions<\/strong> for marital issues, and enhancing their accessibility, is crucial.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, there&#8217;s a necessity to <strong>promote alternative dispute resolution<\/strong> methods like arbitration and mediation to address infidelity and marital discord outside the legal system.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/make-adultery-non-consensual-gay-sex-crimes-says-house-panel-101698169967620.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questioning_in_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>Questioning in Parliament<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-2 Polity, <\/strong>Indian Constitution\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent development, a Member of Parliament (MP) is under scrutiny by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee due to her suspected role in &#8216;cash for query&#8217; accusations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Raising_and_Admitting_Questions_in_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Procedure for Raising and Admitting Questions in Lok Sabha:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The process adheres to Rules 32 to 54 of the &#8220;Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha&#8221; and Directions 10 to 18 set by the Lok Sabha Speaker.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>MPs must submit a notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary<\/strong>-General, including the question&#8217;s text, the designated Minister, the desired answer date, and preference order if multiple questions are tabled for the same day.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>MPs can submit up to five notices<\/strong> for questions (both oral and written) on a single day, with additional notices considered for subsequent days within the same session.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A <strong>standard notice period of at least 15 days<\/strong> is required for questions<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>MPs can submit notices through the online &#8216;Member&#8217;s Portal&#8217; or printed forms from the Parliamentary Notice Office.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Speaker of Lok Sabha reviews the notices for admissibility based on established criteria.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Question_Admissibility\"><\/span><strong>Conditions for Question Admissibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Questions must be concise,<\/strong> under 150 words, and avoid arguments, defamatory statements, or references to personal conduct, except in an official or public context.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Questions about broad policy issues are not admissible<\/strong> due to their complexity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Questions <strong>cannot pertain to matters under judicial consideration<\/strong> or before parliamentary committees and should not seek information that might undermine national unity and integrity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Questions_in_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>Types of Questions in Parliament:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Starred Question:<\/strong> MPs ask a starred question and receive an oral response from the Minister-in-charge. Each MP can ask one starred question per day, and <strong>supplementary questions can follow the oral answer.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Unstarred Question:<\/strong> MPs seek a <strong>written answer from a minister<\/strong>, and the answer is laid on the table of the House. Supplementary questions are not allowed for unstarred questions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Short Notice Question:<\/strong> These are for <strong>urgent matters of public importance<\/strong>, requiring an oral answer. They have a notice period of less than 10 days.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Question to Private Member:<\/strong> Questions addressed to private members are permitted under specific parliamentary rules (Rule 40 in Lok Sabha and Rule 48 in Rajya Sabha). They should relate to a matter for which the member is responsible, such as a Bill, resolution, or other issues.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Raising_Questions\"><\/span><strong>The Importance of Raising Questions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Questioning is an <strong>essential and unimpeded parliamentary privilege<\/strong> for MPs, serving as a means for legislative oversight of executive actions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This process <strong>enables MPs to gather information about government operations<\/strong>, scrutinize policies, expose governmental deficiencies, and encourage ministers to take actions that benefit the public.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Questions offer valuable insights to the government about public opinion <\/strong>regarding policies and governance. They can lead to the establishment of parliamentary investigations, inquiries, or the introduction of new laws.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>Way Ahead<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Question Hour in parliament is a <strong>constitutional right under Article 75<\/strong>, representing a form of direct democracy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>MPs, as representatives of the people, <strong>directly question the government<\/strong> on governance matters, and the government is obligated to respond in the House.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>In cases where a question is disallowed, officials should provide a valid reason, which <strong>is not accessible through RTIs due to parliamentary privilege.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Challenging such decisions in court can be <strong>challenging due to the privilege of the House.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2017)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. <\/strong>The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through\u00a0<br>Adjournment motion\u00a0<br>Question hour\u00a0<br>Supplementary questions\u00a0<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Adjournment motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance. It interrupts the normal business of the House, thereby making it a device of censure against the government.\u202f<strong>Hence, 1 is correct.<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Question Hour is a tool of \u201cParliamentary Oversight\u201d<\/strong>\u202fover the administration or executive. During Question Hour, the government is answerable for all its acts of omission and commission to the Parliament.\u00a0<br>There are four types of questions:<strong>\u202fStarred Questions, Unstarred Questions, Short Notice Question and Question to Private Member. Hence, 2 is correct.<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Under the Starred Question, an oral answer is required from the minister and the members are allowed to ask the supplementary questions.\u202f<strong>Hence, 3 is correct.<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/mahua-moitra-member-parliament-question-lok-sabha-8992722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIM_Cards\"><\/span><strong>SIM Cards<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-3 Environment<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Department of Telecommunication (DoT) gives telcos time till Dec 1 to comply with new SIM card rules<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_a_SIM_card\"><\/span><strong>About a SIM card<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A SIM card, or Subscriber Identity Module card, is a tiny integrated circuit that serves as an individual&#8217;s ID card within a cellular network.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It carries a unique identification number (IMSI) for locating and confirming a subscriber&#8217;s identity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A SIM card is essential for connecting a mobile phone to a GSM-based cellular network, and it stores a special authentication key (SAK) for secure access.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In addition to network access, SIM cards can store data like location information, preferred networks for roaming, and sometimes even emergency contact numbers, contacts, and SMS messages.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are crucial for the functionality and security of mobile communication.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_of_SIM_cards\"><\/span><strong>Working of SIM cards<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A SIM card operates according to the ISO\/IEC 7816 international standard, with metal contacts segmented into pins, each serving a specific function.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The SIM card plays a vital role in authenticating a subscriber&#8217;s data on the cellular network, using an authentication key.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>When a call is made, the SIM card verifies the recipient&#8217;s identity, directing the call through the network if the recipient is connected to the same exchange.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_SIM_cards_over_time\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of SIM cards over time<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The evolution of smart cards, including SIM cards, began in the late 1960s, driven by technological advancements described by Moore&#8217;s law.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) played a significant role in standardizing SIM cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>With the transition to 3G networks, the term &#8216;SIM&#8217; was separated into hardware (UICC) and software, and <strong>eSIMs<\/strong> emerged.&nbsp;<\/li><li>eSIMs are software-based and permanently integrated into a mobile device during manufacturing, <strong>eliminating the need for physical SIM cards<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notable devices like Google Pixel and iPhone 14 support eSIMs. Benefits of eSIM technology include environmental friendliness, enhanced security, and remote reprogramming by network operators.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2010)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. <\/strong>Which among the following do\/does not belong\/ belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies?\u00a0\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202fEDGE\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202fLTE\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fDSL\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fBoth EDGE and LTE\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2019)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. <\/strong>With reference to communication technologies, what is\/are the difference\/differences between LTE (Long Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? (2019)\u00a0<br>LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.\u00a0<br>LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice only technology.\u00a0<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fBoth 1 and 2\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fNeither 1 nor 2\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-sim-cards-work-explained\/article67453370.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Cloud_Brightening\"><\/span><strong>Marine Cloud Brightening<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment, Science and technology.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marine cloud brightening is gaining attention as a method to combat extreme ocean heat, reduce coral bleaching, and protect marine ecosystems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13834 lazyload\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-1170x1170.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-223.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 272px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 272\/272;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Cloud_Brightening_What_and_How\"><\/span><strong>Marine Cloud Brightening What and How?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Marine cloud brightening (MCB)<\/strong> is a concept introduced by British cloud physicist John Latham in 1990 to address global warming.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>aims to enhance the reflectivity of marine clouds<\/strong> by releasing sea water droplets into the atmosphere, which, when evaporated, leave behind salt particles that create denser and brighter clouds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This process can help <strong>counteract the warming effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide o<\/strong>ver vulnerable ocean areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Marine_Cloud_Brightening\"><\/span><strong>Pros and Cons of<\/strong> <strong>Marine Cloud Brightening:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marine cloud brightening (MCB) offers potential benefits by <strong>reducing sea surface temperatures<\/strong>, <strong>potentially lessening coral bleaching<\/strong> events and <strong>aiding coral recovery<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It&#8217;s being explored for the Great Barrier Reef.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, there are <strong>technical challenges<\/strong>, <strong>environmental impacts<\/strong> like <strong>altered climate patterns<\/strong>, <strong>ethical dilemmas concerning human intervention<\/strong>, and a <strong>moral hazard <\/strong>of reduced commitment to greenhouse gas emissions reduction.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marine <strong>cloud brightening (MCB)<\/strong> is being explored to combat ocean heat and reduce coral bleaching.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It involves making clouds whiter by releasing <strong>fine sea water droplets into the atmosphere<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>MCB has potential benefits for coral reefs and is being studied for the Great Barrier Reef.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, it faces technical, environmental, ethical, and moral challenges. Coral bleaching, caused by elevated sea temperatures, weakens and can kill corals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>MCB is a complementary measure for short-term coral reef protection, alongside conservation, restoration, adaptation, and innovation to address climate change impacts.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2016)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Q.&#8221;Biorock technology&#8221; is talked about in which one of the following situations?\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202fRestoration of damaged coral reefs\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202fDevelopment of building materials using plant residue\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fIdentification of areas for exploration\/extraction of shale gas\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fProviding salt licks for wild animals in forests\/protected areas\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (a)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2018)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Q.2Consider the following statements:\u00a0<br>Most of the world\u2019s coral reefs are in tropical waters.\u00a0<br>More than one-third of the world\u2019s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.\u00a0<br>Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 2 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (d)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2014)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Q.3 Which of the following have coral reefs?\u00a0\u00a0<br>Andaman and Nicobar Islands\u00a0<br>Gulf of Kachchh\u00a0<br>Gulf of Mannar\u00a0<br>Sundarbans\u00a0<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 4 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2, 3 and 4\u00a0<br><strong>Answer: (a)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Mains (2019)\u00a0<br>Q.\u202fAssess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/could-marine-cloud-brightening-reduce-coral-bleaching-on-the-great-barrier-reef\/article67429988.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QR_code_in_Food_labelling\"><\/span><strong>QR code in Food labelling<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Economy and GS-2 Polity and Governance\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suggested the <strong>utilization of Quick Response (QR) codes <\/strong>on food items.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Food_Safety_and_Standards_Labelling_and_Display_Regulations_2020\"><\/span><strong>The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, <strong>provides detailed guidelines for the information<\/strong> that must be displayed on food product labels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This includes essential details like the <strong>product name, shelf life, nutrition facts<\/strong>, vegetarian\/non-vegetarian logos, ingredient lists, allergen warnings, and specific labelling requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The primary objective is to <strong>empower consumers with the information they need to make informed choices <\/strong>when purchasing food products.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_QR_codes\"><\/span><strong>Need for QR codes<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 acknowledges the <strong>rights and requirements of people with disabilities,<\/strong> with a focus on accessibility and promoting their health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>To enhance this accessibility, <strong>one practical approach is to include QR codes on food product labels.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>These QR codes would <strong>contain extensive information about<\/strong> the product, such as its ingredients, nutritional facts, allergens, and manufacturing date.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/fssai-recommends-inclusion-of-qr-code-on-food-products-for-accessibility-by-visually-impaired\/article67453158.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\"><\/span><strong>National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Economy\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to an export ban, the government has chosen to facilitate the sale of 12 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of non-basmati white rice to 11 countries through the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\"><\/span><strong>About National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), established to <strong>oversee cooperative sector exports<\/strong>, has achieved remarkable success, securing orders worth Rs 7,000 crore.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Union Minister of Cooperation highlighted that around <strong>50% of export profits will directly benefit farmers<\/strong> through NCEL.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>NCEL is a <strong>registered umbrella organization under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act,<\/strong> 2002, operating in the cooperative sector with six key objectives, including increasing exports, supporting farmers, diversifying crops, accessing global markets for organic products, positioning India in the global biofuel market, and strengthening the cooperative sector.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_of_National_Cooperative_Exports_Limited_NCEL\"><\/span><strong>Utility of<\/strong> <strong>National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The establishment of the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) <strong>aims to boost the demand for Indian cooperative products and services worldwide<\/strong>, while ensuring the best possible prices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It promotes exports through various activities such as <strong>procurement, storage, processing, marketing, branding, packagin<\/strong>g, and more, covering goods and services produced by cooperative societies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The society assists with <strong>financing, technical guidance, training, capacity building, market intelligence, <\/strong>and the implementation of government schemes to enhance exports from the cooperative sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This initiative supports &#8220;Make in India&#8221; and contributes to &#8216;Atmanirbhar Bharat.&#8217;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It aligns with the goal of &#8220;<strong>Sahakar-se-Samriddhi<\/strong>&#8221; through an inclusive growth model for cooperatives, facilitating their access to export-related schemes and policies through a comprehensive government approach.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/cooperative-export-body-ncel-gets-7000-crore-orders-so-far-to-share-profit-with-member-farmers-amit-shah\/article67451915.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nano_Di-Ammonia_Phosphate_DAP_liquid\"><\/span><strong>Nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) liquid<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently Home Minister inaugurated India\u2019s first nano DAP plant in Gujarat on Vijaya Dashami\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_DAP_and_its_potential_benefits\"><\/span><strong>About DAP and its potential benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nano-DAP is a <strong>highly concentrated phosphate-based fertilizer<\/strong> designed to provide phosphorous nutrition throughout the crop growth cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is a <strong>collaborative effort between the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) and a private player<\/strong>, Coromandel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This innovative fertilizer, <strong>priced at Rs 600 for a 500 ml bottle<\/strong>, is equivalent to one bag of conventional DAP, which costs Rs 1,350.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The introduction of <strong>Nano-DAP is expected to have significant benefits<\/strong>, particularly for India&#8217;s fertilizer sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>DAP is the <strong>second most consumed fertilizer in the country<\/strong>, and the majority of it is imported due to insufficient local production.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Nano-DAP <strong>aims to reduce India&#8217;s reliance on fertilizer imports<\/strong>, ultimately lowering the annual subsidy on non-urea fertilizers<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/amit-shah-to-inaugurate-indias-first-nano-dap-plant-in-gujarat-on-vijaya-dashami-11585671.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MC<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benin\"><\/span><strong>Benin<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-8\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)<\/strong> shareholders approve Benin, Ivory Coast to join as members.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-224.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13835 lazyload\" width=\"314\" height=\"343\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 314px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 314\/343;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Benin officially the <strong>Republic of Benin<\/strong> and formerly Dahomey, is a country <strong>in West Africa.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It is bordered by <strong>Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso <\/strong>to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The majority of its population lives on the southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The capital is Porto-Novo<\/strong>, and the seat of government is in <strong>Cotonou<\/strong>, <strong>the most<\/strong> <strong>populous city and economic capital<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/ebrd-shareholders-approve-benin-ivory-coast-join-members-2023-10-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REUTERS<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlawful_Activities_Prevention_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-9\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Centre constitutes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to declare JKDFP as unlawful association\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_UAPA_and_its_major_provisions\"><\/span><strong>About UAPA and it\u2019s major provisions<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in India aims to prevent unlawful activities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Particularly those threatening the nation&#8217;s integrity and sovereignty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It is often referred to as the Anti-terror law.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The UAPA grants substantial powers to the central government and allows for severe penalties, including death penalty and life imprisonment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Key provisions include\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Designating individuals\/organizations<\/strong> involved in terrorism\u00a0<\/li><li>Special <strong>procedures for property seizures<\/strong> related to terrorism\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Empowering officers of the National Investigation Agency<\/strong> (NIA).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The process of <strong>declaring an association unlawful<\/strong> involves gazette notifications\u00a0<\/li><li>Tribunals to investigate\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Confirming the decision through official gazette<\/strong> publications.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_UAPA_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>What is UAPA Tribunal?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The UAPA establishes a tribunal headed by a retired or sitting High Court judge to give legal validity to the government&#8217;s bans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>When the Centre notifies the tribunal, the association in question has 30 days to present reasons why it should not be declared unlawful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Following a hearing and possible inquiry, the tribunal, within 6 months, determines whether there is enough evidence to declare the association unlawful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The government&#8217;s notification does not take effect until the tribunal confirms it through an official order.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/News?title=Centre-constitutes-Unlawful-Activities-(Prevention)-Tribunal-to-declare-JKDFP-as-unlawful-association&amp;id=469999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AIR News<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Harimau_Shakti-2023\"><\/span><strong>Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-2 IR\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-10\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023, a joint bilateral training exercise between India and Malaysia, has commenced at Umroi Cantonment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Exercise_Harimau_Shakti_2023\"><\/span><strong>About Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13836 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 282px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 282\/179;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This exercise focuses on setting up a Joint Command Post, an integrated surveillance grid, and a Joint Surveillance Centre.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It emphasizes the deployment of joint forces in diverse environments, <strong>intelligence operations, the utilization of drones and helicopter<\/strong>s, casualty management, and logistics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The exercise highlights the enhancement of defines cooperation between the Indian and Malaysian armies, reinforcing the bilateral relations between the two countries.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1970076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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